classification
Last reviewed 10/2022
The majority of leiomyomas arise in the body of the uterus and are described according to their anatomic location:
- intramural - 70%
- subserous - 10%
- submucosal - 10%
Less commonly, they arise in the cervix, between the leaves of the broad ligaments, and in the various supporting ligaments of the uterus.
A newer and more detailed leiomyoma subclassification system has been introduced by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) (1).
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